2004 Cadillac CTS vs 2004 Toyota Camry
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2004 Cadillac CTS | 2004 Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 224 | 638 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 566 | 174 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 25 | 199 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 11 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 53,376 mi | 48,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Cadillac CTS | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 238 |
| Air Bags | 26 | 79 |
| Power Train | 52 | 48 |
| Steering | 14 | 80 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 37 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 54 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 30 |
| Structure | 17 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 7 | 18 |
| Brake problems | 6 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 6 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 66 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 24 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 13 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 9 |
2004 Cadillac CTS
2004 Toyota Camry
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.